Potes, a municipality with two localities in Liébana
Potes municipality comprises the town, which is also the capital, and the locality of Rases. Potes is also the capital of the Liébana district. The guide separates the municipality as a whole from the urban town and its small hillside settlement.
The town’s history is shaped by the meeting of the Deva and Quiviesa rivers and its position among the valley routes. The Official State Gazette declared the town a historic-artistic site in 1983. The Torre del Infantado, the former Church of San Vicente, the newer parish church, bridges and heraldic houses each tell a different chapter.
Potes is a starting point for exploring Liébana, but not every excursion promoted from here lies within its municipal boundaries. Santo Toribio de Liébana, Fuente Dé and many nearby villages belong to neighbouring municipalities. This guide explains those connections without counting them as Potes attractions.
The Orujo Festival and the Feast of the Holy Cross have dedicated pages. Markets and fairs also take place; check the town council’s official channels for current dates before travelling.
Walking routes can include steep sections and changing weather. Check the route description, access conditions and forecast, and plan according to the season and your experience.
- The villages of Potes municipality ES
- What to see in Potes: heritage and historic centre ES
- Things to do in Potes: walks and routes ES
- Festivals and traditions in Potes ES
- Plan your visit to Potes ES
- Where to eat in Potes ES
- Where to stay in Potes ES
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